Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Mary E. Martinez
Apr 21, 2011
Mary E. Martinez 74, of Taos passed away April 21, 2011. She and her husband were former managers of the 7-2-11, and she was employed by Taos County Mental Health as a Social Worker for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Juan J. Martinez. Parents Victoriano and Constancia Salazar, brothers Leo, Julian, and Deluvino Salazar. She...
Jean L. Balagna
Apr 20, 2011
Jean L. Balagna, 87, of Los Alamos, NM., passed away on April 20, 2011. Jean was born on a farm in Hinkley Illinois to Ensign Datus and Harriet Strever in 1923. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1945 with a degree in Spanish. Shortly thereafter, she resided in Denver, Co. for 1 year, then moved to Los Alamos...
Margaret Chapman
Apr 20, 2011
MARGARET WELLS CHAPMAN, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Rolland Wells, Sr. and Ruth Edwards Wells; and her brother Elmer Wells, Jr. Survived by her foster son Alphonso Lorza of Maryland, assorted friends and fellow activists. She was married and divorced twice, to Paul Selgin (deceased) and Glenn Chapman of...
Dorothy Crary
Apr 20, 2011
Dorothy Peterson Crary, 90, formerly of Sioux City died Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in Santa Fe, N.M, where she had been living for the past 19 months. Memorial services for Dorothy and her cousin, Helen Albeck, will be held in Sioux City in June. She was born Sept. 28, 1920, in Sioux City, to Elmer and Georgia Carrigg. She graduated...
Beres J. Romero
Apr 19, 2011
Beres J. Romero, 86, of Llano Quemado passed away April 19, 2011. He is preceded in death by his wife, Fabiola T. Romero, parents, Benito and Abelina Romero, brother, Maurillio Romero, Sister, Creselda Trujillo and half brother, Eliverio Mondragon. He is survived by his children, Augustina Martinez (Juan), Ada Romero, Ray Romero (DeeAnn) and Gabriel J. Romero, grandchildren, Mathew Martinez...
Daniel J. Aguilar
Apr 18, 2011
Mr. Daniel J. Aguilar, age 58 of Plaza Blanca, NM. died peacefully on Monday April 18, 2011. He is a veteran of The United States Marine Corps and worked with the New Mexico Highway Department. Mr. Aguilar was preceded in death by his brothers David, Freddy and Martin Aguilar. He is survived by his sons; Danny Aguilar of Alcalde, Tomas...
Craig Emsweller
Apr 16, 2011
Craig Emsweller, 71, of El Prado passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2011. He graduated from Cornell University where he received his Bachelors Degree in Theology and attended Northwestern University for Criminal Justice. He worked a as Marshall and detective in law enforcement. He was a longtime Chaplain in Taos with the Taos Living Center. He was a non-denominational minister...
Cora Pearl Whaley
Apr 16, 2011
Cora Pearl Whaley, age 81, of Arroyo Seco, died peacefully on Saturday April 16th after a battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years Everett, parents Walter and Jane Hinds, her beloved brother Walter; and sister Mabel Biddy. She was a faithful member of Coronado Baptist Church where she was treasurer. She was...
Andrew Ortiz
Apr 15, 2011
ANDREW (ANDY) ROBERT ORTIZ, OF Santa Fe, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 following an extended illness. Andy was born in Santa Fe on December 30, 1953, the son of Placido and Charlotte Ortiz. He attended schools in Santa Fe and later worked in maintenance for state government. He enjoyed skiing and hiking in the mountains, and had been employed...
Mary Granito
Apr 13, 2011
MARY R. GRANITO Passed away on April 13, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Granito; her mother, Jennie Gonzales; father, Adrian Gonzales; mother-in-law, Genevieve "Beva" Granito; brother, Adrian Gonzales; and sister-in-law, Debbie Gonzales. Mary was born on March 1, 1933, in Santa Fe, NM. Mary was the Director for the American Red Cross in Santa Fe...
Lawana Frith
Apr 12, 2011
Lawana Phelps Frith Age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on the night of April 12. She was preceded in death by her son, Jack Phelps Frith; and her husband, Houston Frith. She is survived by her son, Gilbert Houston Frith; and her daughter, Boo Frith; both of Santa Fe. Lawana was a resident of Santa Fe, off and...
Mildred M. Kuhn
Apr 11, 2011
Mildred M. Kuhn, 87, a resident of Los Alamos, NM, died peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2011. All services are pending.
Joe Perea
Apr 10, 2011
Joe D. Perea, 80, of Rowe, NM passed away on April 10, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Rosarita Perea, parents-in-law, Apolonio and Guadalupe Archuleta, brothers, Ramon, Efren, Antonio, Domingo, Louie Perea, sister, Della Roybal, brothers-in-law, Joe Roybal, Douglas Louge, Simon Maestas, Mike Flores, Melesinero Encinias and Ted Rodriguez, sisters-in-law, Gertrude Padilla, Delfina Maestas, Monica...
Edward Joseph Miller
Apr 10, 2011
Edward Joseph Miller, 75 of Taos passed away April 10, 2011. He owned and operated E & F Auto for many years. He was a member of many civic organizations such as the Knights of Columbus. He was very active in his service to the Taos community. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Miller and Mildred Kutnak...
